Wolfgang Dauner - Requiem for Che Guevara (LP)

Wolfgang Dauner's "Requiem for Che Guevara" is a captivating journey through the realms of krautrock, free jazz, and avant-garde fusion, released on December 2, 2016, by MPS. This short but intense album spans just 30 minutes, featuring two powerful live tracks that showcase Dauner's mastery of blending diverse musical genres. The album opens with "Psalmus Spei for Choir and Jazz Group," a piece that combines choral elements with the spontaneity of jazz, creating a unique and immersive soundscape. The title track, "Requiem for Che Guevara, Martin Luther King, John Fitzgerald and Robert Kennedy, Malcolm X," is a tribute to these iconic figures, rendered in a live performance that captures the raw energy and improvisational brilliance of Dauner's ensemble. Accompanied by the stellar rhythm section of Sam Jones on bass and Bob Durham on drums, Dauner's piano work shines, delivering a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. This reissue, remastered for optimal sound quality, offers a fresh opportunity to experience the innovative and boundary-pushing music of Wolfgang Dauner.